1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization: Official Companion to the 1001 Inventions Exhibition
| AUTHOR | Al-Hassani, Salim; Al-Hassani, Salim T. S.; Al-Hassani, Salim T. S. |
| PUBLISHER | National Geographic Society (02/28/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization takes readers on a journey through years of forgotten Islamic history to discover one thousand fascinating scientific and technological inventions still being used throughout the world today. Take a look at all of the discoveries that led to the great technological advances of our time; engineering, early medicinal practices, and the origins of cartography are just a few of the areas explored in this book. 1001 Inventions provides unique insight into a significant time period in Muslim history that has been looked over by much of the world. A time where discoveries were made and inventions were created that have impacted how Western civilization and the rest of the world lives today. The book will cover seven aspects of life relatable to everyone, including home, school, hospital, market, town, world and universe.
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ISBN-13:
9781426209345
ISBN-10:
1426209347
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0003
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Page Count:
352
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
8.00 x 0.90 x 9.90 inches
Weight:
2.65 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
HK
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | History
Technology & Engineering | Inventions
Technology & Engineering | Islamic
Dewey Decimal:
609.176
Library of Congress Control Number:
2011294410
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1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization takes readers on a journey through years of forgotten Islamic history to discover one thousand fascinating scientific and technological inventions still being used throughout the world today. Take a look at all of the discoveries that led to the great technological advances of our time; engineering, early medicinal practices, and the origins of cartography are just a few of the areas explored in this book. 1001 Inventions provides unique insight into a significant time period in Muslim history that has been looked over by much of the world. A time where discoveries were made and inventions were created that have impacted how Western civilization and the rest of the world lives today. The book will cover seven aspects of life relatable to everyone, including home, school, hospital, market, town, world and universe.
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